Password complexity, authentication requirements, and account management for all CDE system components.
A compliant Password & Authentication Policy for PCI DSS v4.0 must include the following7 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Policy objectives and all system component accounts.
Minimum 12 characters, complexity, history, and rotation.
MFA requirements for all CDE and remote access.
Failed attempt lockout and session inactivity timeout.
Prohibition on shared credentials and group accounts.
Non-interactive account controls and password rotation.
Mandatory change of all vendor-supplied defaults.
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Controls for network security including firewall configuration, DMZ setup, and cardholder data environment segmentation.
Policy governing storage, transmission, and protection of cardholder data and sensitive authentication data.
Processes for identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities across system components.
Restricting access to cardholder data system components on a business need-to-know basis.
Logging, monitoring, and testing of all network resources and cardholder data access.
Overarching information security policy addressing all PCI DSS program requirements and security governance.
Incident response plan for suspected or confirmed cardholder data breaches and security events.
Physical access controls for cardholder data environments, media handling, and device security.